Distracted Driving a Bigger Concern for Motorists Today Than Drunk Driving
For decades, drunk drivers have been what many of us fear the most on our roads. The dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is well-publicized. But according to a 2018 Cambridge [...]
Lyft & Uber Not Classifying Drivers as Employees Despite California Law
Last week, California made history with the passage of a monumental bill that could very well transform the "gig economy" as we've known it. The California law, called Assembly Bill 5 (AB5), would make California [...]
Texting While Driving Can Send a Deadly Message
On January 23, 2019, 65-year-old Yong Do Kim was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk on 6th Street near Westlake's MacArthur Park when he was struck and killed by a vehicle. The collision's impact [...]
What To Know If You’ve Been Injured in a Lyft or Uber Car Accident
If you've been in an accident involving an Uber or Lyft vehicle, the claims process can be confusing. It doesn't matter if you're a passenger in a rideshare vehicle, a Lyft or Uber driver yourself, [...]
How Expert Witnesses are Involved in Personal Injury Cases
What is an Expert Witness? An expert witness is a professional who contains specialized experience in a certain subject. During a case, expert witnesses are called to present their knowledge to support a claim. They [...]
What is the California Civil Litigation Process?
Basics The civil litigation process is complicated. There are state wide rules of procedure, local rules of procedure, and local local rules of procedure (specific to courthouses and departments). Before you embark on the civil [...]
